S.A.Y.D.C
Here are the key goals guiding the council:
1. Promote Industrial Development: Advance
modernization and industrialization in sectors like
Smart Governance, Smart Economy, and Smart
Environment.
2. Enhance Regional Integration: Support
infrastructure development and market integration
to strengthen economic and social ties within
Southern Africa.
3. Empower Youth: Equip young leaders with the skills
and knowledge necessary to be effective agents of
change and innovation.
4. Address Strategic Priorities: Align projects with
SADC Vision 2050 and the RISDP 2020–2030,
focusing on key issues such as Peace, Security,
Governance, Gender, Youth, Environment, and
Climate Change.
5. Foster Collaboration: Create opportunities for
delegates to present collaborative projects, share
ideas, and build networks to advance regional
development objectives.
S.A.Y.D.C
The Southern African Youth Development Council (SAYDC) brings together young leaders from Southern Africa to present innovative projects focused on industrial and value chain development. The forum will address key sectors such as Smart Governance, Smart People, Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart Economy, and Smart Environment, covering industries like Agriculture, Finance, Health, Education, Infrastructure Development, ICT- Engineering, and Green Energy.
Recent Events
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Upcoming Events
Empowering young leaders through education, connection, and experience.
July 2025
Intercontinental Youth connect (IYC)
🔹 Key Activities:
✔IYC IMPACTING YOUR COMMUNITY: PLANNING
MEETING
✔FOLLOW UP MEETING ON PREVIOUSLY
LAUNCHED PROGRAMS
✔RESKILLS DAILY LIVE SESSIONS
August 2025 🇦🇪Dubai, UAE
Intercontinental Youth Connect Summit: UAE-Africa Business Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit
🔹 Focus Areas:
✔ INTERCONTINENTAL YOUTH CONNECT SUMMIT:
UAE – AFRICA BUSINESS INVESTMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
✔ IYC IMPACTING YOUR COMMUNITY PROGRAM (MARATHON, ETC)
✔ RESKILLS DAILY LIVE SESSIONS)
September 2025
Coming Soon(TBA)
🔹 Goals:
✔ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: SESSIONS ON PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DIPLOMACY
✔ CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN IN VARIOUS AREAS
✔ RESKILLS DAILY LIVE SESSIONS
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Join us at IYC, where we are not just building leaders;
we are building a better future.